ham
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈhæm// UK //hˈæm// ham
n. meat from the back leg of a pig that is usually salted or smoked. It is a popular food for sandwiches or holiday meals.
n. the cured or smoked meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg. Often used in culinary contexts to refer specifically to the processed cut rather than the raw muscle.
I would like a ham and cheese sandwich for lunch.
The family served a honey-glazed ham as the centerpiece for their holiday dinner.
Artisanal producers often age their ham for several months to develop a complex, salty profile that pairs well with mild cheeses and fruits.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the meat as a substance; countable when referring to a specific whole leg or a variety of the product.